Communication (BA)

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Go Spread Your Message with a Bachelor of Arts in communication degree at SNHU

Communicating effectively with co-workers, clients and the general public requires expertise in oral, written and visual communications.

The Bachelor of Arts in communication degree at Southern New Hampshire University helps graduates develop and deliver key messages to diverse audiences.

Employers often cite good communication skills as one of the most critical qualifications in a prospective employee. The communication, computer and graphic design skills students obtain in the communication major prepare them for a variety of careers.

Students:

  • learn communication theory and industry-specific concepts that help them build public speaking, presentation and interviewing skills
  • complete course work in many areas of the field, , gaining experience with business communication, graphic design and public relations
  • may add courses and minors in advertising, film, journalism, information technology or marketing to further tailor their degrees

Electives in 3D animation and modeling, digital illustration, and digital video production are also offered.

SNHU's communication faculty mentor students and help them with  resumes, course schedules and internships. Students also will learn about careers from guest speakers in the advertising, television and print industries.

Practical experience is emphasized through course work and internships. Opportunities include: 

  • working with real-world clients.
  • contributing to the publication of the student-run newspaper, The Observer, and the student-run radio station, Radioactive 1620.
  • internships.

Employers who have hired SNHU students and graduates include Glamour Magazine, Fox Network, Boston Red Sox, Segway and the Manchester Monarchs, to name a few.

Required Core Courses

BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)

School of Arts and Sciences Required Courses

ENG-226: Introduction to Creative Writing

Select Two of the Following:
GRA-310: Digital Graphic Design for the Web
HIS-114: United States History II 1865 Present
POL-210: American Politics
PSY-257: Social Psychology
SCI-219: Environmental Issues
SOC-328: Sociology of Aging

Communication Major Courses

COM-126: Introduction to Mass Communication
COM-227: Public Relations
COM-230: Graphics and Layout in Print Media
COM-232: Desktop Publishing
COM-235: Introduction to Journalism
COM-310: Social Media
COM-320: Exploring World Cultures Mass Media
COM-322: Advanced Public Speaking
COM-469: Senior Seminar in Communication

Select Two of the Following:

COM ELE - One Communication elective
ENG ELE - One English elective
GRA ELE - One Graphic Arts elective

University Accreditation

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Selected Saturdays: 9 am to 2 pm.

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